Calshot
Calshot is a coastal village in Hampshire, England, at the west corner of Southampton Water where it joins the Solent.
Getting to Calshot
- 01Southampton Airport
Worth seeing
- 01Hythe Pier
At 2,100 feet (640 m), this 19th-century iron pier is one of the ten longest piers in the British Isles.
- 02St Johns Church
Consecrated in 1874, the church still provides an impressive backdrop as you enter the village from the south.
- 03All Saints' Church
Church built between 1170 and 1340, with some fine stained glass windows.
- 04Calshot Castle
An artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII on the Calshot Spit between 1539 and 1540 that has been used as an artillery fort, coast guard station and air base.
- 05Calshot Spit
Calshot Spit is a one-mile long sand and shingle bank.
- 06Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway
Exbury, SO45 1AZ (From Calshot by car only, about 5-6 miles.
Things to do
- 01Gang Warily Leisure Centre
Car boot sale on Sunday mornings in the carpark.
- 02Calshot Activities Centre
It is one of the largest outdoor adventure centres in Britain.
- 03Lepe Country Park
Walking, swimming, birdwatching, wild flower meadows and historic remains from the D-Day landings.
Where to eat
- 01Falcon Inn
The Square, Fawley, SO45 1DD.
- 02Bluebird Cafe
Cafe on the beach for sandwiches, coffee and ice cream.
Getting around Calshot the local way
- Get inRed Funnel Red Jet passenger catamaran – Southampton Town Quay to West Cowes; 25 min; adult £14.40, Red Funnel car and passenger ferry – Southampton Town Quay to East Cowes; 55 min
- Get aroundA chain ferry, the Floating Bridge, runs across the river between the two towns; cars £3, foot passengers £1 (from 1/4/23).
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